The sponge, coated with nanoparticles that have an affinity for pollutants, can collect metals like zinc and copper, as well as phosphate, and in previous iterations has successfully pulled lead from water, and microplastics and oil from lakes and oceans. It then releases these valuable resources when it is exposed to different pH’s. Credit:...
A study found exclusionary discipline adversely affected students' mental health – possibly more than you'd expect. Credit: PixabayA University of Minnesota study found that children subjected to exclusionary discipline (ED) at school face a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. The findings emphasize the importance of rethinking how educators handle students who misbehave,...
Researchers can now get AI help synthesizing proteins. (koto_feja/E+/Getty Images)The synthesis of new proteins—the fundamental components of biological life—holds great scientific promise. A newly developed AI model offers the potential to generate instructions for creating proteins far beyond what occurs naturally.Creating Custom ProteinsScientists in the US have utilized the EvolutionaryScale Model 3 (ESM3) to create...
Development of the BlueBird satellites at AST's Midland, Texas facilityAST SpaceMobileStarlink isn’t the only U.S. company working on direct satellite connectivity for cell phones. AST SpaceMobile has been developing this technology for several years. In fact, AST made history as the first company ever to make a "phone home" call from space. The company...
Credit: AIA recent study suggests that your body shape may play a bigger role in your hula hooping ability than your technique, with the findings also potentially influencing advancements in robotics and energy science.Researchers at New York University (NYU) conducted experiments with robotic hula hoopers featuring basic body shapes, examining how variations in their...
The Panoramic iDrive system combines four components, including the new info display running along the length of the windscreenBMWBMW is reimagining its car infotainment experience by integrating a range of new technologies. Beginning in late 2025, the company will equip all of its vehicles with the 'Panoramic iDrive' system, which merges advanced screens with...
The sensors are attached to the underside of the leaves (right) in order to ensure that the plant still receives enough sunlightKohzuma and MiyamotoMonitoring crop health from aerial images has its limits, as they can only provide a broad overview. Enter a groundbreaking spectral sensor designed to attach directly to the underside of individual...
A view of PigeonBot II without covering, showing the feathers and some of the mechanics. Credit: Eric Chang, Lentink LabEver wondered why airplanes have a vertical tailfin? It stabilizes their flight. While flying without one would be more energy-efficient, efforts to achieve this in aviation have yet to succeed. Interestingly, birds manage just fine...
Geothermal pools, like the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park seen here, contain ample amounts of lithiumDepositphotosLithium-ion batteries power everything from vapes to electric cars, but they rely on hard-to-extract lithium. A new electrochemical reactor from Rice University promises to make lithium harvesting safer and more efficient.Lithium-ion batteries dominate the market due to...
Memory storage and retrieval may be able to be targeted thanks to new discoveryBaylor College of MedicineRecent research into how "brain stars" (astrocytes) store memories has reshaped our understanding of memory retention in the brain.Previous Beliefs About Memory and NeuronsScientists at Baylor College of Medicine have been examining the role of astrocytes, star-shaped cells...
